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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.81, 788.99 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.81, 788.99 and 362.02 is: 499.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.81 : 788.99 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.81/788.99 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.81x = 788.99 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.81x = 285,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,626.38/571.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.51

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